Munford, a 2001 Bloomsburg University graduate and former assistant coach for East Stroudsburg University men's basketball team, has transitioned well into his new role as head coach.

"It's been fine. I've been a head coach at other levels, just never officially in high school or college," said Munford, who took over for Rich Baker. "The timing of it wasn't ideal. It took a while to get people to buy in because I didn't have a spring or have a summer to get a chance to work with the kids. I think now the transition has been good. I think we're playing our best basketball now that the system is in place."

Holder, a junior forward, and the rest of the team have responded well to Munford's coaching. Holder is averaging 15.8 points per game and seven rebounds.

"I think he's done a really good job from everything he has taught us from the beginning and preparing us for games," Holder said.

Not only is Munford a head coach, but he also teaches at exercise science at East Stroudsburg University.

"That's the easy part because both of them are in essence teaching," Munford said. "One is teaching subject matter and the other is teaching basketball."

Munford played at Bloomsburg from 1997 to 2001 and was an all-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference player. He also played professionally overseas in Belgium and France and traveled with the Harlem Globetrotters.

He gave up playing basketball to go back to school and coach.

"It was fun," Munford said of playing with the Globetrotters. "It was a unique experience. It gets you to appreciate different cultures."

Holder's game has blossomed under Munford's guidance and now the forward is beginning to think about playing at the next level.

"I would love to play in college," Holder said. "Honestly right now, I would love to play at West Virginia University. I follow their sports teams a lot and one of my favorite players is Jerry West."

Munford has been impressed with Holder throughout the season.

The junior has played so well, he's a big factor in the Cavaliers' run into the Mountain Valley Conference playoffs.

"He's a good player," Munford said. "I'm constantly on him to work harder, but he has a really good amount of talent. He's one of our leaders."

The Cavaliers (11-10, 7-4) have already clinched spots in next week's MVC tournament and the District 11 Class AAAA playoffs for a second straight year.

"I think we have done a good job," Holder said. "We could show a little bit better on our record. I think so far we have had a successful season."